​ Flash Flood Watch Into FridayMorningThe National Weather Service in Mount Holly has expanded the Flash Flood Watch to include portions of northern New Jersey, the Slate Belt and surrounding counties through Friday morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms have already overspread the area. The activity will become more widespread tonight and continue into Friday morning before tapering off by Friday afternoon. Some of the storms will contain torrential rainfall and result in a localized flash flood threat. The axis of heaviest rain still remains uncertain. However, the potential for localized rainfall amounts of 2 or more inches in one hour will bring the risk for flash flooding particularly in urban areas. Isolated rainfall amounts of 4 inches or more are possible during this event where storms move repeatedly over the same area.

﻿Slate Belt Health Forecast Thursday

SLATE BELT WEATHER JULY 28

TODAY -A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Growing Up in the Butcher Shop Days to Live By / Giorni da Vivere

Ciao Amici, My connection with the “Roseto Big Time” goes back 60 years when on July 29th1956 I was born. My Dad called Doctor Farace to say my Mom was ready for delivery and he said to take her to Pocono Hospital because he was golfing in Stroudsburg and it was closer for him to be there then in Easton. As the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Procession went by the butcher shop that afternoon, I was born. The tradition of your baptismal name at the time you are born is that of a Saint’s birthday or of a Feast’s Day, hence my middle name is Carmen. As a young child I had 3 events to look forward to at the end of July, Grandpop’s birthday, “The Big Time” and my birthday. I can relate to friends and family whose birthdays fall around Christmas. Everything gets lumped into the same party which was great because many friends and family visited the homestead that weekend. I have gone from my memories as a youngster, to taking my children, to now taking my grandchildren to The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel [Big Time]. To see the excitement in their faces makes me recall myself and my children’s faces. When you make the sausage in the building you live in it can’t help but have special meaning and pride. There was never a time when my grandparents did not offer food to friends and family but during the week of The Big Time, they tended to go just a little bit over board which was part of being Italian. What they celebrated was the fact that their community kept the tradition of honoring Our Lady of Mt. Carmel just like they had for hundreds of years in Roseto Valfortore Italia. ​ They were not ashamed of their humble beginnings, where they came from or who they are. Maybe they spoke a little broken but they learned English. They were Americans and proud of the fact that in this nation you where able to keep your Italian heritage and traditions. Not only the hard work and dedication of our forefathers that stands before us at the corner of Garibaldi and Third Street, but also the spirit that lives there, the spirit of respecting your neighbor but more importantly the love of our heritage, traditions, brotherhood and community.​Cordiali saluti,Joe To receive menu specials and our newsletter, Join our mailing list at our WEB PAGE: www.JDeFrancoandDaughters.comClick on Mailing List and enter your e-mail Send us your Roseto stories, recipes and comments to:E-mail: portipasto@epix.net or call usme or by Appointment

"The Parlor" by Haley Burns. Paintings and Drawings by Haley Burns, a Pen Argyl High School and Seton Hill University graduate are currently being featured at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 12-2pm, or by appt (610-614-0404). (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below)​ Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Tomorrow at Bloom

Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 11AM-5PM, Friday 11AM-5PM, Saturday 11AM-4PM (Open Studio is $8 plus materials) (610) 588-4775 or carol@bloomcreativestudio.org 32 Broadway, Bangor PA​JUL29, 6:00 PMPeacock with Lorena Paint 'n' SipPaint this peacock picture with Lorena, back by popular demand. Made with different kinds of paint.This is a paint 'n' sip event for ages 18+ only, you may bring your own alcoholic beverage.$35 includes a 16 X 20 canvas done with acrylics and all your supplies.You can also save money by buying 2 tickets for $50 or 4 tickets for $90. Just select that item in your cart when checking out.These specials are limited and are first come, first servedPlease reserve your spot online. You may review our cancellation policy on our website.

Book Review......Lilac Girlsby Martha Hall Kelly Caroline Ferriday works at the French consulate in New York City during the 1930’s. Kasia Kuzmerick is a Polish teenager, working with the resistance. And Herta Oberheuser is a German doctor who answers an ad to work at a re-education facility, Ravensbruck. How the lives of these three women intersect is surprising. Make sure you read the author’s notes where Kelly tells us that everything in her story is true except for the boyfriend she gives Caroline.If you liked The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, you will enjoy this one.nt to put it down.Review by Judy Piper

Bangor Field Hockey held a field hockey camp last week for girls in grades four through nine. (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard

Blue Mt. Library Fund Raiser

On August 16 Blue Mt. Community Library will partner for the first time with Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café for a fundraiser! Dine between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will go to the library! Menus will be available at the library prior to the fundraiser for your perusal. Emmy Lou’s is located at 492 East Main Street in Pen Argyl and serves ice cream and more.

"No Longer New" by local artist Haley Burns is on display at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Paintings and Drawings by Haley Burns, a Pen Argyl High School and Seton Hill University graduate are currently being featured at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 12-2pm, or by appt (610-614-0404). (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

Reading Heroes Party

Reading Heroes Party on August 9 at 5:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Beehive-197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor. Come and celebrate all of the reading done this summer! Dazzle in a photo op by DeLorenzo Photography, dance to live music with 2+1 Math Rocks, and enjoy refreshments.

Girls in grades four through nine participated in Bangor Field Hockey's Camp last week. During the camp the girls learned skills and scrimmaged. Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard

Ice Cream Social

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) will hold an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 6th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Tasty hand-churned ice cream and baked goods will be accompanied by hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, bar-b-cue and beverages. There will also be a bake sale and a cake walk. So come on down for dinner, dessert and a fun time. Enjoy free live traditional country music provided by Bill Clinton & the Keystone Troubadours. Bring your cowbells and lawn chairs for a good old-fashioned, foot stomping, hand clapping good time! For information or directions call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.

Carousel and Golf Course Open

The National Historical Registered Carousel and Golf Course at Weona Park, Pen Argyl will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.

Can You Believe It?

Teacher Creates Pokemon Go Consequences for Her Class

ABILENE, Texas, (UPI) -- A Texas teacher created a poster promising her students some serious in-game consequences if they are caught playing Pokemon Go on her time. Amelia Carnagey, who teaches a college class in Abilene, Texas, shared a photo on Facebook of the poster she made to warn students against playing the popular augmented reality game on their smartphones during class. The poster reads:"No playing Pokemon Go in class 1st offense: I will take your phone from you and WASTE all of your pokeballs! Probably on a Pidgy or Rattata... But I will miss. Over and over and over... 2nd offense: After wasting your pokeballs, I will use your incense and a lucky egg! Pokemon might be surrounding you, but you're out of ways to catch them! 3rd offense: I will transfer your highest level and rarest Pokemon! Maybe even 2... or 3 of them. 1 candy in exchange for a 1453 CP Dragonite.. seems fair. If I can't catch them you can't catch them!" Carnagey said her students were amused by the poster and she doesn't expect to have to follow through on her threats. "To everyone saying rude things, I teach college and this is just a joke. My students this morning all chuckled about it, and as I am a chill art teacher who rarely has to pull any disciplinary measures whatsoever... let alone affront civil rights, thought this was amusing!" she wrote.

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Business...

The Art of Innovation

(BPT) - The Wright Brothers knew they were going to crash, yet tried to fly anyway. Unlike their competitors, the former bicycle mechanics brought extra parts to the sand dunes to make onsite repairs and reduce cycle time. Their creative courage resulted in not just a new product (the aircraft), but also a process for failing quickly, learning fast and outpacing their competition. There are myriad inspiring tales of similar legendary so-called fails. The multibillion-dollar success of Post-it(R) Notes is directly attributed to two employees at 3M, Spencer Silver and Art Fry, who mistakenly formulated an adhesive that didn’t stick well, but which just happened to unstick as needed. The duo persisted, despite management recommendations to abandon the project, and because of their resilience, their failed glue formula was transformed into the ubiquitous office product we can’t live without. Einstein advocated for this type of combinatorial creativity and Steve Jobs famously quipped that creativity is just “connecting things.” In fact, it’s creativity that most often drives success. Virtually all companies — from startups to Fortune 500s — need it. Corporate stagnation is real. Innovation is happening at breakneck speed, and even historically successful corporate stalwarts are finding themselves staring in the face of irrelevance. No matter how knowledgeable a team may be of their market, product portfolio and competitive landscape, they face a perilous proposition: grow or fold.And nothing prompts growth more than creativity and innovation. To boost your own creative thinking powers — whether at work or for your own personal needs — try these tips from Dalí Museum Innovation Labs' executive facilitator, Nathan Schwagler: High-performing creative people learn to bend the status quo and they do it by optimizing their conversations. These successful creative thinkers temporarily suspend judgment during idea generation. In the context of innovation, one of the most prohibitive things to do is to attempt to both generate and evaluate new ideas at the same time. Instead, try splitting a brainstorming session into a few parts:

First, immerse yourself in the data and information surrounding the challenge

Then, generate a clear statement that summarizes the opportunity or problem

Try a divergent exercise — something to clear your mind

Now you’re ready to focus your energy on developing solutions.

Once you have a solid list of solutions to consider, force yourself to stretch further. Feel tapped out? Go even further! A good goal is to get to that challenging third round of ideas, which research suggests will be the most innovative. When you’ve truly exhausted your ideation, take a break and come back to the challenge with evaluation criteria in hand — define what success looks like and then deliberately apply that criteria against your list of ideas. Salvador Dalí famously quipped, “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” The Museum has adopted the artist’s approach in its Innovation Labs program. “When it comes to solving the complex problems of our inter-connected global economy, Dalí’s fear-free, trial-and-learn approach is the type of creative thinking that we optimize for at The Dalí Museum Innovation Labs,” said Schwagler. From Dalí’s fearless artistic prowess to the creative and courageous examples set forth by the Wright Brothers and the Post-It Notes inventors, there are numerous shining examples of great things that can emerge from creative thinking and a never-say-never spirit. Even the most impactful products and solutions can be sparked by an open mind and fresh perspective. The Dalí Museum, in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a world-renowned Museum featuring an unparalleled collection of art works from celebrated artist Salvador Dalí. The Museum’s Innovation Labs offers one-of-a-kind programs that carefully combine more than 60 years of psychology and management research on creativity, creative problem solving, and innovation, infused with Dalí’s philosophy and methods to unlock a team’s true untapped creative potential.

July 28, 1932 - The Bonus March eviction in Washington, D.C., occurred as U.S. Army troops under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, Major Dwight D. Eisenhower and Major George S. Patton, attacked and burned the encampments of unemployed World War I veterans. About 15,000 veterans had marched on Washington, demanding payment of a war bonus they had been promised. July 28, 1943 - During World War II, a firestorm killed 42,000 civilians in Hamburg, Germany. The firestorm occurred after 2,326 tons of bombs and incendiaries were dropped by the Allies. Birthday - Jackie Kennedy (1929-1994) was born in Southampton, New York (as Jacqueline Lee Bouvier).

Healthy Eating...

How to Sneak More Whole Grains into Your Kids Diet

(BPT) - Does every day feel like a war to get your child to eat vegetables and whole grains? As a parent, you understand the importance of nutritious eating. Your children, however, can be surprisingly stubborn. Getting your child to eat better doesn't have to result in a battle of wills. Smart parents can use simple cooking hacks to increase nutrients in meals so kids don't even realize they're eating good-for-you ingredients. Try these 10 ideas for sneaking in veggies and whole grains into your child's diet:Super sauces: Pasta sauce is ideal for hiding some vitamin-packed veggies. For example, spaghetti sauce is already lycopene-rich, but try adding some carrot puree for an undetectable nutrient boost. For mac-and-cheese sauce, mix in pumpkin or squash puree. For Alfredo sauce, blend cauliflower puree.Beefed-up meats: Add cooked quinoa or uncooked oats to meatloaf or meatballs to sneak in a hearty dose of whole grains. For sloppy joes, try chopping mushrooms and adding them in while you simmer the hamburger meat. The meaty texture of mushrooms blends right in.Perfect pizza: Kids adore pizza, so pizza night is a prime opportunity for parents to choose a better option the entire family will enjoy. Freschetta Artisan Crust pizza is a restaurant-quality pizza you bake conveniently at home. With a hearty, preservative-free whole grain crust, it's a wholesome treat they'll gobble up. Learn more at www.freschetta.com.Oatmeal sundaes: Give kids a healthy dose of whole grains to start their day with oatmeal sundaes. Whip up some instant oats and set out a variety of tasty toppings such as dried fruit, nuts and real maple syrup so they can create their own sundaes.Popcorn pizazz: Popped corn is a fantastic whole grain that's a better option when you skip the salt and butter. Get creative and have kids brainstorm tasty combinations. Start with air-popped corn, then sprinkle on cinnamon and coconut sugar. For a savory snack, try grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.Fruity PB&Js: Some kids could (and do) eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day. Next time, try sliced fruit instead of sugar-packed jelly. Strawberries, blueberries, bananas and peaches are all fantastic substitutes. Just slice and layer between bread.Better-for-you dessert: Satisfy your kid's sweet tooth with desserts that pack a produce punch. Carrot puree is an easy add to chocolate chip cookie dough. Zucchini bread and sweet-potato brownies will get devoured.Green wraps: Want a fun twist on sandwiches and tacos? Swap bread and tortillas with lettuce varieties. Try blanching thicker greens like collards, kale or chard and pat dry before adding favorite fillings, then wrap and enjoy!Pumpkin pancakes: In addition to sauces, that can of unsweetened pumpkin puree can add healthy nutrients to breakfast flapjacks. Add a few tablespoons to pancake batter and enjoy. Still have extra? Throw some into your breakfast smoothie for a creamy drink.Creative casseroles: Hiding veggies in casseroles is incredibly easy. Simply shred zucchini or use spaghetti squash and layer it in with other ingredients. The mild flavor blends virtually without a trace while adding important vitamins and minerals to the dish.

TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JULY 25

(DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)Between Between O.W. Road and Timberline Drive will experience delays and single lane restriction with stop signs 24 hours each day until further notice.RICHMOND ROAD (LOWER MT.BETHEL)Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.VIADUCT (BANGOR)Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open.GRAND CENTRAL ROADBetween Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.ROUTE 512 WIND GAP TO BANGORRepairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces.BELFAST ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP)Between PA 191 AND Jacobsburg Road​ expect delays and lane restriction July 27-28 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.FILETOWN ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP)Between Sullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Road expect delays and lane restriction July 20 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.HENRY ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP)Between Sullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Road. ​expect delays and lane restriction July 25 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.MOUNTAIN ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP)BetweenMoorestown Road AND Old Allentown Road​ expect delays and lane restriction July 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.STATE PARK ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP)BetweenSullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Road​expect delays and lane restriction July 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Blue Valley Farm Show Registration

If you have never registered for the Blue Valley Farm Show or even if you have already registered in years gone by... you still should read this article... Registration was set up for the “beginner” as well as the “expert” registrant. There are two nights set aside before the Blue Valley Farm Show opens so that anyone who is interested may register.​ All you have to do to REGISTER is come to the Blue Valley Farm Show Building 707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA on Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 10th between 7:00pm-8:00pm. Registration costs only $2.00 for an exhibitor’s number and you may enter as many times as you like. Once you have paid your fee and have received your exhibitor’s number, you are all set to enter any of the many and varied classes open to the public. Questions, Call Melissa Koehler 610-498-2280

Fishing Rods and Tackle Available

Sunday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM​Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov

Bear Creek Day Camp

Bear Creek Day Camp will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bangor from 9:00-3:00, August 8 -12.The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors. The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available. FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-588-2023.

Carousel and Golf Course Open

The National Historical Registered Carousel and Golf Course at Weona Park, Pen Argyl will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.

Tasty Tuesdays is back at Trinity Lutheran Church!

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Streets in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children, families and individuals in the Bangor community this summer.Tasty Tuesdays will begin on Tuesday, June 14 and will run until August 12.Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit, chips, a healthy snack bar and a drink.The lunches will be available for pick up at the church between 11:30am-1pm.If you would like to register but are unable to come at that time to pick up the lunch, please let the church office know and accommodations can be made.​ Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023.

Bangor Park 2016 Summer Events

August 13th: End of Summer Bash at the Pool. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day! Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692

BAHS School Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive

The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style. The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013

Slate Belt Heritage Center Events Schedule

Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries.Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of GreenwalkTrout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained.Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour".Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - TBASunday, January 8, 2 PM - "Show & Tell" - Audience interaction: bring an artifact or family treasure and share its significance

Bangor High School Class of 1966 Reunion

The Bangor High School Class of 1966 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 8, 2016 @ the Delaware Water Gap Country Club (Wolf Hollow). Cocktails and Class Picture will be at 6:00 PM with Buffet Dinner to follow @ 7:00 PM. The night before, on October 7, the class will attend the Bangor High School football game and sit as a group. They will then have a get together at Liberty Fire Hall after the game. In honor of this being the 50th Reunion, the class will be the guests at this years Bangor High School Graduation and will sit as a group. Time and definite date still to be determined. The class is seeking a current address for the following classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Jacqueline Williams Bartosh, Patricia Pysher Bennett, Robert Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell Yeakel, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, James, Folk, James LaBarre, Diana Galatioto, Donna Davidson Edwards, David Tieff, Mikael Turner, & Thomas Kittle. Please contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 or 484-894-5661 with information.

Portland Girl Scout Troop Looking for New Members

The Portland Girl Scout Troop is looking for any interested girls in grades 4th thru 8th that would like to join their troop. The troop members are Juniors and Cadets. If you have a daughter that is younger than 4th grade you may contact the troop leader for more information. Meetings are held at the Portland Borough Hall located at 206 Division Street. Please contact the troop leader Pam at 484-764-2046 or pamelabossert88@gmail.com for more information.

Heritage Center Seeks Volunteers

The Slate Belt Heritage Center is looking for volunteers to assist with the "Second Phase" of its "Homefront Project". Phase !! has begun and biographies of each of the letter writers are being researched. Volunteers will meet on Mondays from 9 AM - 12 Noon. For additional information contact the center via email at SBHC@frontier.com or contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.

Stay At Home Moms Group

If you are a stay at home mom in the Slate Belt Area and are looking for events to socialize and build friendships for yourself and your child/children you may be interested in joining this group of moms. The meetings will be held at various local spots and during school hours. For more information go to, www.meetup.com and search for Slate Belt Stay At Home Moms.

Weona Park Yoga

Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.​

Clean Slate Yoga

A Clean Slate is offering a 6 week Yoga Class, Tuesdays from 5-6 pm. First Come First Serve. For details call 610-452-9348.

Musical Instrument Collection Drive

﻿ The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit slateralums.com for more information.

July 31

East Bangor UMC Special Music

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Walter Emery & Family, vocalists, who will offer special music at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, July 31st. Everyone is welcome to the "After-Church Fellowship" in the social hall. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.

East Bangor Pastie Sale

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 31st. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, August 2nd, at 3:30 p.m.​

August 2

Bangor National Night Out

Bangor Borough National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 2nd, 5:30pm - 8:00pm at the Beehive, 197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. All Bangor residents are invited to bring their families and be a part of the celebration and enjoy live music, food, ice cream, face painting, and demonstrations. Community participants include Dinky's, Merchant's Bank, Len Mooney, ADT, Frontier, A Clean Slate, Bangor Elks, Bangor K9 unit, Vee Arnis Jitsu, Bloom Creative Studio, fire departments, block watch, and many more! ​ Activities will be both inside and out, rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the Bangor Borough, Bangor Police Department, Fire Companies and the Bangor Block Watch.

August 3

Master Guitar Builder Info

Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session about its luthier guitar certification program on Wednesday, August 3, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at its Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street. A luthier is a certified craftsperson who builds or repairs stringed instruments. The NCC Luthier certification curriculum includes Old World craftsmanship and modern manufacturing. For more information visit the Fab Lab section of www.northampton.edu/lifelearn or call 610-332-8665.

Nature Trips

Browse Beautiful Butterflies Wonderful World of Wildflowers Dress to explore! Both one-hour events (storytime and activities) will be outside (weather permitting) at the Waste Management Environmental Center at 891 Grand Central Road. Each meeting will begin at 10 AM. For more information and “Nature Adventure”! Wednesday, August 3 directions, contact the Blue Mt. Community Library manager and see posters posted in the library.

Library's Night at Wendy's

The Blue Mountain Community Library will be holding a “Library Night at Wendy’s” Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA will generously donate a portion of all sales that night to the Library in Pen Argyl. The fundraiser will include dine-in, take-out and drive-through orders. Please consider supporting the Blue Mountain Community Library by purchasing a meal from Wendy’s. The money will be used to purchase new books and to meet the many expenses associated with maintaining the building. Membership to the library is free to all residents of the Pen Argyl School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee. The Library will begin a food collection for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Pen Argyl on August 1 and continue through September 15. Please drop off non-perishable items at the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.

Hinkle Family Gospel Concert

A gospel concert featuring The Hinkle Family from Texas will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA on Friday, August 5, 2016. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available at 6:30 PM, followed by an outdoor concert at 7:00. Bring your lawn chair! There is no charge; an offering will be taken for the group. Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org.About Mount Eaton Church:Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages.

Family Night: Working Forests

Friday, August 5, 6:30 to 7:30 PM Learn some of the hands-on skills that foresters use to measure one of our state's natural resources, trees! We will learn about the value of forests as a renewable resource and calculate the price of some trees using the tools of the trade. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required. r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

TGAI Workshop

Scagliola Workshop Through August 8, 10 AM to 4 PM, $1200. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 http://tottsgap.org/art/workshops-intensives/scagliola Learn the materials, formulas and processes necessary to create this masterful imitation of marble. Gain a better understanding of this secretive 16th c. technique, from the initial mix to final waxing.. Take a 2nd session to learn the essentials of inlay, creating both geometric and free-form designs on panels prepared in the first session. Accommodations available locally for out-of-state participants.

August 6

Ice Cream Social

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) will hold an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 6th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Tasty hand-churned ice cream and baked goods will be accompanied by hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, bar-b-cue and beverages. There will also be a bake sale and a cake walk. So come on down for dinner, dessert and a fun time. Enjoy free live traditional country music provided by Bill Clinton & the Keystone Troubadours. Bring your cowbells and lawn chairs for a good old-fashioned, foot stomping, hand clapping good time! For information or directions call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.

Rasley Reunion

The 106th Rasley Reunion will be held August 6, 2016 at Arndt’s Church. Time is 12-4. Please bring covered dish, cake & bingo prize.

Night of Music in the Grove

The band Wayward with Bangor drummer Tom Marino will provide a night of music in the grove at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor from 5-8pm, Saturday, August 6. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Quiet Valley’s Heritage Craft Day

Stroudsburg (PA) – Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will feature the 10th annual Heritage Craft Day on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Heritage Craft persons will demonstrate traditional craft skills of the 1800s throughout the day. There will be hands-on opportunities for visitors who wish to try out some of these crafts for themselves. Demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, wheat weaving, bobbin lace, horn work, pottery and blacksmithing will take place. The purpose of Heritage Craft Day is to provide a greater awareness of these historic folk crafts that were essential to everyday living in previous generations. This is a wonderful chance for individuals, families and children to explore the exciting world of traditional crafts. The crafters are under tents in case of rain. The schedule is subject to change. A presentation of traditional toys and games will take place and visitors will be able to try out various samples for some old fashion fun. A children’s area will offer the younger set an opportunity to craft a simple toy or rag doll for themselves. Bonnie Scott, our master puppeteer, will teach children puppet making. Heritage Craft Day, a part of Quiet Valley’s summer “Art from the Heart” series, is supported by a Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant. Heritage Craft Day is included in the regular admission price of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 12 and children two and under are free. Farm tours are available throughout the day on Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The bake oven will be in operation. There will also be wagon rides for a small fee, weather permitting.Farm and event are open rain or shine. Arrive by 2:15 to see all parts of the farm tour

August 7

TGAI Live Concert

AUGUST 7Totts Gap Arts Presents: MUSE A Live Concert of Music, Dance & Art, 2 PM. Admission: $5 Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Join The Patrick McGee Quintet and Totts Gap Dance as they improvise in sound and space. Artists are welcome to capture the movement, dancers to dance, musicians to jam. Find your creative Muse! This event, the 4th and final in the series, will feature an exhibit by artists from the first three sessions.

August 8

Bear Creek Day Camp

Bear Creek Day Camp will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bangor from 9:00-3:00, August 8 -12.The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors. The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available. FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-566-2023.

Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting

Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. August 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. We favor having a community pool in Pen Argyl without raising taxes. Coupons redeemable at Pen Argyl Pizza are available at the Pen Argyl and Wind Gap Post Offices and the Blue Mountain Community Library in Pen Argyl. Comment ! - facebook.com/WeonaPPP

August 9

Reading Heroes Party

Reading Heroes Party on August 9 at 5:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Beehive-197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor. Come and celebrate all of the reading done this summer! Dazzle in a photo op by DeLorenzo Photography, dance to live music with 2+1 Math Rocks, and enjoy refreshments.

August 11

Gravestone Preservation Presentation

The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 11, At 7:00 PM. Speaker for the evening will be historian John O’Brien who will be giving a talk on gravestone and monument preservation and repair. Topics being covered are cleaning, the reading of gravestones and using mirrors. He will also discuss the different types of repairs he has undertaken. Mr. O’Brien is an amateur conservator who repairs gravestones and monuments as a hobby. He has repaired several hundred monuments/gravestones and mainly works in in the Warren and Hunterdon county New Jersey area. The presentation will include pictures from the cemeteries in Lebanon , Stewartsville and Seller cemeteries. John is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and the New Jersey Chapter Chairperson. He is a life member and past President of the Warren County Historical Society. He is also on the Board of Trustees for the Greenwich Presbyterian Cemetery, the Swackhammer Cemetery, team member of the Friends of the Weller Cemetery and an active member of the Hunterdon County Cemetery Committee. The event is free and open to the public (donations kindly accepted). The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street (Route 191), Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.

August 13

Butterfly Walk at Grand Central Landfill

Saturday, August 13, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon Please join Waste Management, Rick Wiltraut from Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and local butterfly enthusiasts Bill Grant and Dan Zmoda as they hunt for butterflies in the warm season grassland fields at the Grand Central Education Center. Please wear closed toed shoes, bring hat, binoculars, bug spray and be ready to hike. All ages are welcome! Notification for cancellation will be posted on Grand Central Education Center’s Facebook page. To get to the Center, enter from Delabole Road and go around “Road Closed” sign. Turn right at the WM Environmental Center sign. NOTE: Mack Road to Grand Central Road is CLOSED. Please park in the grass along the road near the Educational Center lot. To register for the event, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors via email afors1@wm.com.r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..

Fifth Annual St. Roch's Mass

Former parishioners and friends of the closed St. Roch’s Catholic Church, Second Street, West Bangor will participate in the celebration of the Fifth Annual Mass on Saturday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Parish, will be the celebrant. The Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to hold the Annual Mass in August each year since 2012. The liturgy and music for the August 13 Mass will include readings and hymns in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Attendees will also participate in reading the Prayer to St. Roch.

August 14

Hope UCC Blood Drive

Hope United Church of Christ - Wind Gap is holding a blood drive Sunday, August 14 (10:00 am - 02:00 pm) 701 Cherry St., Hope United Church of Christ - Fellowship hall Wind Gap, PA 18091 . Schedule your appointment today by clicking the link above. Thank you for supporting their blood drive and your community. They look forward to seeing you soon! Mitch Mogilski is the Volunteer Drive Coordinator. If you need help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.

August 16

Acoustic Guitar Building at NCC

Participants in the course Acoustic Guitar Building - the Basics will learn how to make a fine stringed instrument, a Martin 1-18 reproduction 1928 guitar, at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Fab Lab in the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, August 16 through August 27, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Students will construct the guitar from machined parts, while crafting the finer details, such as bringing out a robust tone and applying the finish by hand. The course is a good foundation for the beginning stringed-instrument maker. The course includes all needed materials except for the finish. The fee is $1,275. For more information, call 610-332-8665. To register visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn.

Coming in August: DiscoverE programs

August 16-19, 9:00 AM to 12 noonPenn’s Adventurers (ages 9-12)*“Jacobsburg Past & Present” Have you ever wondered what the early settlers of the Lehigh Valley did for fun? Join us for a week filled with all sorts of fun recreational activities from the past and present. We’ll play Frisbee golf, practice archery skills, go geocaching and much more!Outdoor Explorers (ages 6-8)*“Creek Critters” Have you ever looked for birds and other animals that live along a creek? Have you ever collected insects and crayfish in a creek? Join us for a week of getting wet and having fun exploring the Bushkill!*Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Blue Mt. Library Fund Raiser

On August 16 Blue Mt. Community Library will partner for the first time with Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café for a fundraiser! Dine between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will go to the library! Menus will be available at the library prior to the fundraiser for your perusal. Emmy Lou’s is located at 492 East Main Street in Pen Argyl and serves ice cream and more.

August 19

Used Book Sale

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a "Used Book Sale" on Friday, August 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remaining books will be $5.00 per bagful on Monday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be books for children and adults, all at bargain prices. Baked goods will also be for sale on Friday and Saturday. Donations will be accepted from August 8th-August 16th. To donate, call Lisa at 610-588-8881. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., visit www.ebumc.org.

August 20

Bangor Elks Bingo

August 21

Boomer's Angels Dog Adoption

On Sunday, August 21 come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption! All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application. If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives! We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted. Be an Angel for a homeless dog! Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc. Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.ed help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.

August 23

Summer Book Sale

The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their annual Summer Book Sale during the Annual Blue Valley Farm show. Dates and hours are as follows:Tuesday – Friday: (August 23 through 26) from 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: (August 27th) from 12:00 noon until closing – “Bag Day” @ $5.00 per bag The event is being held in the large gray display building on the upper grounds and will feature gently used books organized in all genres. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

Tuesday Trails

August 23, 5:30 to 7:00 PM Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

August 27

Old-Growth Forest Walk

Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM to 12 noon Have you ever been to an old-growth forest? Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this interpretive walk through Henry’s Woods in Jacobsburg. Learn about the ecology of, threats to, and why old-growth forests are important to many species of animals. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is required For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..

September 9

TGAI Dance

SEPTEMBER 9Totts Gap Dance at COTA, 7 PM, $10 Admission. Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Main Street & Church Lane, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. The COTA festival begins on Friday night at the Dutot Museum at 6:00 PM with a musically themed art show and reception, followed by theater, dance, poetry and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain from 7:00 - 9:30 PM . Totts Gap Dance shares their talent with a performance during this annual show.

September 23

Bethlehem Celtic Fest 2016

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, — The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) will reach its 29th year of presenting the largest free Highland Games and Celtic festival in North America during the weekend of September 23rd through the 30th. This year brings back old Celtic Classic favorites such as Timlin & Kane, Seven Nations and the Glengarry Bhoys as well as new features like Low Lily, Moxie Strings, Barrule & Calan. From bagpipes to bodrahns, fiddles to whistles, Bethlehem will be filled with foot stomping Celtic music all weekend. A wide variety of Scottish, Welsh and Irish bands and genres will take stage this September. The complete performer line up can be found at www.celticfest.org/entertainment Celtic Classic 2016 will also honor its traditional festival features. In addition to the U.S. National Highland Games Championship come an assortment of food styles and beverages, Celtic retail merchants, competitions and dance. Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic). For more information on the Parade of Shamrocks and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.

September 24

Washington Township School Reunion

Former students of the old Washington Township School will hold its second annual reunion on Saturday afternoon September 24th, 2016. More information will be available later. Tell all your fellow classmates or friends that may have gone to WTS about the reunion and the date.

Get Outdoors PA Festival

Saturday, September 24, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Celebrate National Public Lands Day, National Bike to Park Day, and National Hunting & Fishing Day at this event sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello, Jacobsburg EE Center, and the Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership. Activities will include a live animal presentation, fishing, archery, guided nature walks, and more! The animal presentation starts at 12:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Senator Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary, Cindy Dunn; PA Game Commission Executive Director, Matthew Hough; and PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director, John Arway. Each panelist will present an update and receive questions and comments from the audience. Many exhibitors will be providing hands-on activities. ​ Registration is not required. ​r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov..

Bangor Public LibraryNew Books

Adult FictionThe Weekender by Mary Kay AndrewsDuty and Honor by Grant BlackwoodBetween Heaven and TexasA Thread of TruthTies That Bind by Marie BostwickField of Graves by J.T. EllisonThe Pursuit by Janet EvanovichEnd of Watch by Stephen KingChasing Sunsets by Karen KingsburyTwo Is by the Sea by Jacquelyn MitchardDefender by Diana PalmerThe Island House by Nancy ThayerJourney to MinichBirds of a FeatherAn Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear.

Young Adult FictionThe Isle of the LostReturn to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La CruzRebel of the Sands by Alwyn HamiltonThe Extra Yard by Mike LupicaStars above by Marissa MeyerDrama by Raina TelgemeierBlue Screen by Dan WellsThe Infinite SeaThe Last Star by Richard Yancey.